Episode 1845 • • 2:00:03 - 2:05:07
1845: Slave Slab
Coast Guard Search and Rescue, Pen Pal Pilot, DHS Funding
An active-duty Coast Guard pilot, "Striker," discusses flying search and rescue missions without a paycheck during congressional budget disputes. He introduces "Pen Pal Pilot," a snail-mail newsletter service that provides subscribers with personal logs and stories from the cockpit. The segment highlights the unique challenges faced by military personnel under the Department of Homeland Security.